What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A CDL Driver (Fife, WA) position at wasteconnections?
DM Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is hiring an experienced Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of specialized equipment, including hook lift trucks, grapple trucks, and mosquito trucks used for debris, yard waste, and bulky material collection throughout Western Washington, with primary service areas based around Fife, Washington. This role is work order–based rather than route-based, requiring flexibility and the ability to travel to different job sites across the region. It is a hands-on, equipment-focused position that combines skilled driving with the operation of hydraulic systems to safely pick up, load, and transport materials that standard collection vehicles cannot handle. If you have experience operating manual-transmission trucks and working with roll-off, hook-lift, grapple, or other heavy equipment, and are seeking a stable, full-time driving position with competitive pay and strong benefits, this is a great opportunity. Pay and Schedule Competitive hourly wage: $35.00–$35.50 per hour Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed Approximately 45-hour work week with overtime opportunities Key Responsibilities Safely operate Class A CDL vehicles, including hook lift, grapple, and mosquito trucks Operate manual transmission vehicles (10, 13, or 18-speed) Complete assigned work orders at various customer locations across Western Washington Travel between job sites, with primary service concentrated in the Fife area Pick up, load, and transport bulky debris, yard waste, and other materials Operate hydraulic equipment to manage and move large or irregular loads Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks Secure loads and comply with DOT and company safety standards Communicate effectively with dispatch and interact professionally with customers Accurately complete required logs, inspections, and documentation Follow all safe driving practices, including use of onboard safety technology Working Conditions This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including: Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 50 pounds or more Working outdoors in varying weather conditions Exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, and moving mechanical parts Frequent entry and exit from the vehicle Travel throughout Western Washington as part of daily responsibilities Adherence to strict safety procedures at all times Minimum Requirements Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement Experience operating manual transmission trucks (10, 13, or 18-speed) required Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience Experience with hook lift, grapple, roll-off, or similar equipment preferred Ability to read, write, and communicate in English for safety and job-related tasks High school diploma or GED preferred This position is classified as safety-sensitive and is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future." A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.